Sacramento RegionFinancial backer says CapRadio should merge with Sacramento’s PBS affiliate KVIEThe Capital Public Radio Endowment Board says a merger with KVIE would spur growth and a sustainable future for the NPR affiliate following months of financial instability, including layoffs last year and continued staff attrition.
Sacramento RegionMarch 29, 2024Manola SecairaNevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe poised to purchase over 200 acres of its land backLate last year, tribal leadership began discussions with Woolman, a nonprofit that owns a 232-acre parcel in the Sierra Foothills. The Tribe is hoping to fundraise $1.5 million to purchase that parcel by mid-May.
EducationMarch 28, 2024Srishti PrabhaIndigenous parents, students form Native American Parent Advisory Council at Folsom-Cordova Unified School DistrictEarlier this year, 20 students and parents formed the council with a goal of advocating for Indigenous curriculum in schools, spaces on campus for powwows, comprehensive data collection about native students and more.
EnvironmentMarch 28, 2024Chevron owns this Northern California city's news site. Many stories aren't toldChevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events, and runs similar sites in Texas and Ecuador.
State GovernmentMarch 27, 2024Former state Controller Betty Yee announces campaign for California governorCalifornia's former Controller Betty Yee says she will run for governor in 2026. She announced her candidacy Wednesday and will compete against a strong field of Democrats.
Health CareMarch 27, 2024Supreme Court seems doubtful of challenge to abortion pillAt issue in the case is more than abortion rights. It's the entire structure of the FDA's regulatory power to approve drugs and continually evaluate their safety.
EnvironmentMarch 27, 2024You might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rareA mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in El Dorado County. But such attacks on humans are rare.
State GovernmentMarch 27, 2024California jails are holding thousands fewer people, but far more are dying in themGov. Gavin Newsom pledged to address a rise in jail deaths early in his administration. Since then, fentanyl overdoses and suicides have death rates at historic highs.
Sacramento RegionMarch 26, 2024Kristin LamSacramento appoints interim District 2 City Council member to fill Sean Loloee vacancyShoun Thao, executive director of Hmong Youth and Parents United, will serve as the District 2 City Council member until early December.
Sacramento RegionMarch 26, 2024Kristin LamSacramento mayoral race: Pan, Hansen concede; Cofer, McCarty proceed to November runoffThe county elections office is close to finalizing the results of the race for Sacramento mayor. Dr. Flo Cofer and Kevin McCarty will likely face off in November.
State GovernmentMarch 26, 2024Who is Nicole Shanahan, the California philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president.